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The City Attorney's Office advises City government and officials, rather than individuals. Individuals must retain their own lawyers for legal advice and representation.

In an effort to assist citizens unfamiliar with the legal system, we have compiled a list of common questions received by the City Attorney’s Office. Click on the below links to find information regarding available legal resources, and how to better navigate the legal system.

Who Can Accept Service of Process for lawsuits?

If you are filing a lawsuit against the City of Bellevue, you must serve the City by personally serving the City Clerk on behalf of the City.

Please note: The City can ONLY accept Service of Process on behalf of the City, they CANNOT accept any Service of Process on behalf of any individual City employee.

In compliance with RCW 4.28.080(2), the City Manager has designated the City Clerk as the primary agent to accept service on the City during the normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. If the Clerk is unavailable, the following are designated agents who can accept service, in the following order: The Deputy City Clerk, the Acting City Clerk, the City Attorney, the Acting City Attorney, the Deputy City Attorney, the Chief of Staff for the City Attorney’s Office. Neither the Mayor nor the City Manager will accept service on behalf of the City.

Option 2 Use a computer at the Bellevue Courthouse to access the District Court Online Records.

Option 3 For written requests: Pursuant to IRLJ 3.1b, you may file a Request for Discovery by sending a written request to the City of Bellevue Prosecutor’s Office, and a copy to the Bellevue Courthouse. Please file your request at least 14 days prior to your hearing.

Fax to:City of Bellevue, Prosecutor's Office AND King County Court House - East Division, Bellevue425-452-7256 425-777-9157

Please Note: If you are seeking information regarding the speed measuring device, pursuant to IRLJ 6.6(d), a copy of the speed measuring device certification can be viewed and/or obtained at the King County District Court, East Division - Bellevue, located at 1309 114th Avenue SE, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98004.

Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP): A non-profit organization that provides high-quality, no-cost civil legal services to survivors of domestic violence throughout King County, Washington, and to low-income residents of East and Northeast King County.
Phone: 425-747-7274
Visit: elap.org

Washington State Bar Association – Moderate Means Program Works: The Moderate Means Program connects clients who are middle-income earners with lawyers who offer legal assistance at a reduced cost. A participating lawyer will charge fees and may request an advance deposit, but at a lower rate.
Call: 855-741-6930 or Apply Online
Visit: WSBA.org